The full upstream README, mirrored here for reference. Install config, tool schemas, adoption signals, and an original overview live on the Displaybuddy MCP listing page.
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI agents control Mac monitors via DisplayBuddy — adjust brightness, contrast, volume, input source, apply presets, sync displays, and more.
Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and any MCP-compatible client.
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Add to your MCP settings:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
displaybuddy_status | Quick overview of all displays (call this first) |
displaybuddy_list | Full display details including UUID, type, capabilities |
displaybuddy_get | Get properties of a specific display |
displaybuddy_set | Set brightness, contrast, volume, input, rotation |
displaybuddy_preset_list | List saved presets |
displaybuddy_preset_activate | Activate a preset (with optional delay) |
displaybuddy_schedule_list | List automation schedules |
displaybuddy_schedule_toggle | Enable or disable a schedule |
displaybuddy_sync | Check/enable/disable multi-display sync |
Once connected, you can ask your AI assistant things like:
The MCP server wraps the displaybuddy CLI, which communicates with the running DisplayBuddy app via URL scheme. All operations are local — no data leaves your machine.
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